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Judge blocks Florida from enforcing its social media ban for children

By Annabella Rosciglione
Published June 4, 2025 11:19am ET
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A federal judge blocked Florida from enforcing its law banning social media for young children while the legal challenge plays out.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed one of the most restrictive social media laws in 2024, banning social media accounts for children under 14 and requiring parental permission for accounts belonging to those under 16.

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